Cheap flights from Wellington to Riverside from $618

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — LAX
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Riverside are usually found in March or August, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Riverside

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Wellington to Riverside flight deals. Data was last updated 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,304

One-way from

$618

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,330
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 6/3-19/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 04m total
  • Wellington to Riverside
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 4/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 45m total
  • Wellington to Riverside
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($152 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Riverside
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to Riverside. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.

Fri 28/1106:05WLG - LAX
1 stop27h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 21/623:10LAX - WLG
1 stop20h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/11$1,798
Fri 28/1116:00WLG - LAX
2 stops35h 14mQantas Airways
Sun 21/622:10LAX - WLG
2 stops26h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/11$2,009
Fri 28/1120:05WLG - LAX
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/601:25LAX - WLG
2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$2,824

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to Riverside that are best for you.

Fly from

Wellington

Fly to

Riverside

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Tue 24/2

09:10-12:00

2 stops23h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/3

23:35-16:10

1 stop20h 35m

$1,438

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 5/2

08:45-11:15

1 stop23h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/2

19:05-08:10

1 stop16h 05m

$1,439

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 15/1

09:10-07:00

1 stop18h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 25/1

23:45-17:05

1 stop20h 20m

$1,460

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 5/2

09:10-07:00

1 stop18h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/2

16:00-12:20

2 stops23h 20m

$1,524

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Tue 20/1

21:05-12:00

2 stops35h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

22:35-07:05

2 stops35h 30m

$1,525

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 26/2

07:40-06:55

1 stop20h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/3

23:45-23:50

1 stop28h 05m

$1,531

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 23/2

21:05-06:55

1 stop30h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/3

22:25-23:50

1 stop29h 25m

$1,531

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Wed 25/2

06:00-06:50

1 stop21h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/3

15:55-00:05

2 stops36h 10m

$1,626

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Tue 24/2

06:00-06:50

1 stop21h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/3

00:55-00:05

2 stops51h 10m

$1,636

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sat 7/3

06:00-11:48

2 stops26h 48m

Los Angeles

Sat 21/3

18:10-13:10

2 stops23h 00m

$1,640

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 26/11

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Riverside

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Riverside from Wellington with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to Riverside

How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Riverside?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Wellington to Riverside. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Wellington to Riverside may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 12 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Riverside?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Riverside (average of $794). Flying from Wellington to Riverside in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to R1V?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to Riverside. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

When flying from Wellington to Riverside, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 76% versus a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riverside

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riverside. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Riverside. Reviews last updated 27 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Wellington to Riverside by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to Riverside. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to Riverside?

    For a flight from Wellington to Riverside, you will be flying from Wellington. Wellington (WLG) is just 5.3 km from the centre of the city. Wellington is the only Wellington airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Riverside per day. 4 airlines have flights to Riverside from Wellington on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to Riverside?

    There are many flights that can get you from Wellington to Riverside in 18h 50m. Fly via Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 10786 km between Wellington and Riverside. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to Riverside one-way?

    $618 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Fiji Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $633 and $695, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Riverside that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Riverside flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Riverside?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Riverside.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Riverside?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Riverside by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Riverside?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Riverside (average of $794). Flying from Wellington to Riverside in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Wellington to Riverside

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Wellington to Riverside. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$793Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$957Average$1,287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,169Average$1,676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,336Average$1,815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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